UA legend Ina Gittings is the namesake of Tucson’s Ina Road

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

Jan Cleere Special to the Arizona Daily Star Arriving at the University of Arizona in 1920 as assistant professor of women’s physical education, Ina Gittings claimed she “came to Arizona to teach and find a free environment for my ideas of education. They were ‘advanced’ for my profession and all later accepted as new and valuable.” Born on Jan. 14, …

Coyotes, Equality Health Kick Off Partnership with Youth Hockey Clinic

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. The two organizations officially kicked off their partnership with a ball hockey clinic at Irene Lopez Elementary School, led by the Coyotes’ hockey …

State Convention Hotel Information

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Downtown Phoenix has many hotels to choose from. Arizona Health and Physical Education has partnered with the Hyatt Regency Downtown for a discounted rate of $219.00 per night. (Click Here) The Hyatt Regency Downtown is located at 122 North Second Street, Phoenix, across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center West Building. Other Downtown hotel information (Click Here) and all things …

Know Before You Go!

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Below you will find a checklist and links of things that you will need to know before you go to the Arizona Health & Physical Education State Convention Date: The State Convention is on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th Honor and Recognition Awards: Wednesday, October 25th, 6pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Location: We …

When Cardinals Score, Teacher Win Grants

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SRP Touchdowns for Teachers™ Score funding for your classroom with SRP Touchdowns for Teachers. For every Arizona Cardinals touchdown in the 2023 NFL season, two teachers will receive a $500 grant from SRP. Details & Sign Up at: srp.net/touchdown

All Convention Social

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We are please to announce that the 2023 All Convention Social will be held on Thursday, October 26th (5 pm to 8 pm) at Tap That Downtown, located at 909 North 5th Street Phoenix. All convention participants are free with registration and guest of convention participants are asked to pay $10. Please see the link below. All Convention Social Registration …

Announcing a National Board STEM Cohort for Arizona educators!

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The Arizona K12 Center is partnering with the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project to establish a National Board STEM Cohort. Any educators teaching or interested in STEM-related subjects can pursue National Board Certification alongside others teaching and working in STEM. STEM experts and National Board Certified Teachers Misha Freeman and Mark Paulsen will guide cohort members through the National Board Certification …

Help Kids Feel Confident in Themselves

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Summer is a time full of fun and sunshine, but weight-based bullying can make kids feel uncomfortable trying to enjoy the summer heat with their peers. Weight-based bullying can harm kids’ self-esteem and have lasting effects. To help kids feel their best this summer, remind kids that every body is beautiful and worthy of kindness and respect. Dos and Don’ts …